Violet Baruah becomes first woman IG of Assam Police

Indian Police Services (IPS) officer Violet Baruah on Monday became the first-ever woman Inspector General of Assam Police.

Indian Police Services (IPS) officer Violet Baruah on Monday became the first-ever woman to get promoted to the rank of Inspector General in Assam Police.

In an official notification, the Home Department of Assam government promoted Baruah, who received the President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service this year, to the rank of Inspector General of Police with effect from January 1, 2022.